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Meet the Romans

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George Roman III
Licensed Auctioneer | Certified Appraiser| Real Estate Broker 
George Roman III is a second generation auctioneer with over 60 years of experience in the auction industry. He is a real estate broker, a court appointed personal property appraiser, and a longtime member of the National Auctioneers Association and the Ohio Auctioneers Association. He & his wife Debbie have four children and 12 grandchildren. George is highly involved in his community through memberships in the Canfield Fair Board, Youngstown Shrine Club, Canfield United Methodist Church, Lake Milton Boat Club, Canfield Sportsman Club, Canfield Rotary, and Canfield Historical Society.

Education
  • Canfield High School — Graduated 1969
  • Youngstown State University — B.S. in Business, 1974
  • Penn Ohio College — Real Estate License Degree, 1976
  • Over 300 hours of continuing education in real estate and auction professions

Professional Experience & Credentials
  • 1966–Present — Auctioneer, George Roman Auctioneers & Roman Realty Co.
  • 1971–Present — Licensed Professional Ohio Auctioneer
  • 1976–Present — Licensed Real Estate Salesman
  • 1977–Present — Licensed Professional Pennsylvania Auctioneer
  • 1978–Present — Professional Automobile Auctioneer (D & A Auto Auction, Greater Pittsburgh Auto Auction, 422 Auto Auction)
  • 1985–Present — Licensed Real Estate Broker
  • 1989–Present — Owner, George Roman Auctioneers, Ltd. & Roman Realty, Ltd.
  • Approved Auctioneer for U.S. Bankruptcy Court
  • Approved Auctioneer for Small Business Association
  • Auctioneer for Mahoning County Sheriff and Commissioners
  • Personal Property Appraiser for Mahoning & Columbiana Probate Courts
  • Personal Property Appraiser for banks, courts, attorneys, and trusts
  • 1995–2022 — Co-Owner, Western Reserve Vehicle & Equipment Auction, Inc.
  • 1996–Present — Graduate, Certified Appraisers Guild of America (CAGA)
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Ronald L. Roman
Licensed Auctioneer | Real Estate Professional
Ronald Roman followed in his father’s footsteps, becoming a full-time auctioneer and playing a key role in the company’s growth and expansion. His experience spans auctioneering, real estate, and vehicle auctions.


Education
  • Canfield High School — Graduated 1973
  • Youngstown State University — B.S. in Business, 1979
  • Youngstown State University — Real Estate License Degree, 1984

Professional Experience
  • 1971–Present — George Roman Auctioneers, Ltd. & Roman Realty, Ltd.
  • 1976–Present — Licensed Professional Ohio Auctioneer
  • 1980–Present — Licensed Professional Pennsylvania Auctioneer
  • 1984–Present — Licensed Real Estate Salesman
  • 1989–Present — Professional Automobile Auctioneer, West Mifflin Auto Auction
  • 1995–Present — Co-Owner, Western Reserve Vehicle & Equipment Auction, Inc.
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Christopher A. Roman
Auctioneer | Real Estate Broker
Christopher Roman represents the third generation of the Roman family in the auction business. With a background in marketing and real estate, he combines traditional auction experience with modern marketing strategies.

Education
  • Canfield High School — Graduated 1994
  • John Carroll University — B.S.B.A. in Marketing, 1998
  • Hondros College — Real Estate License, 1999
  • Hondros College — Brokers License, 2005

Professional Experience
  • 1998–Present — Managing Partner, Auctioneer, George Roman Auctioneers, Ltd.
  • 1999–Present — Licensed Auctioneer in Ohio and Pennsylvania
  • 2000–Present — Licensed Real Estate Agent / Realtor
  • 2005–Present — Licensed Real Estate Broker, Roman Realty, Ltd.
  • 2005-2012 — Co-Owner, Roman Realty, Ltd.
  • 2013-Present — Howard Hanna Real Estate Agent & Auctioneer 
  • 2017-Present – Aucton.com Private Selling Officer, Auctioneer 
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Debra L. Roman
Office Manager | Real Estate Professional
Debra Roman joined George Roman Auctioneers in 1976 when the company expanded and required additional staff. She quickly adapted to the demands of the business and has been a vital part of day-to-day operations ever since.

Education
  • Canfield High School — Graduated 1968
  • Youngstown State University — B.S.B.A. in Elementary Education, 1971

Professional Experience
  • 1972–1975 — Teacher, Austintown Local Schools
  • 1976–1989 — Clerk, George Roman Auctioneers
  • 1989–Present — Office Manager, George Roman Auctioneers
  • 1989 — Obtained Real Estate License

Professional Affiliations
  • National Auctioneers Association (NAA)
  • Ohio Auctioneers Association (OAA)
  • National Association of Realtors®
  • Equal Housing Opportunity
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Alec Roman
Licensed Auctioneer | Real Estate Professional
George “Alec” Roman is a third-generation auctioneer who grew up in the auction business, alongside his father, Ron. He currently continues his service as an officer in the Ohio National Guard.


Education
  • Canfield High School — Graduated 2004
  • Kent State University – 2009 Bachelor of Science in Secondary Math Education

Professional Experience
  • 2009-2021 - Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army
  • Field Artillery Officer
  • 2021 - Ohio Auctioneer 
  • 2021 - Real Estate licenses